'I didn't stay back to watch others'

All three versions of the film were shot simultaneously. Did you watch how the others did the same scenes?

No, I didn't stay back to watch others. There was no question of me comparing my acting with the others. I am not that kind of guy.

I am not good at dancing, but Nani is. That didn't make me jealous or uncomfortable. I enjoyed playing Varun Krishnan.

I used to make fun of Samantha about the romantic scenes, as one after another, we were saying or doing the same thing to her!

I was the one who gave Samantha a tough time, teasing her all the time. Nani is a silent guy, and the guy who did the Hindi version (Aditya Roy Kapoor) was more focused. So, I was the one who did all the fooling around.

If there was a kissing scene, I would tell Samantha that I was going to do the first kissing that day!

How much are you looking forward to the release of Nee Thane En Pon Vasantham?

I am really looking forward to the release because everyone says I look young and smart in the film. I hope to have more girl fans after this film! (laughs)

'This film is better than Vinnaithandi Varuvaya'

You have come a long way from your Katrathu Thamizh days, when you had unkempt and unruly hair and an uncouth beard.

Yes, in those days girls looked at me with disgust (laughs). In the films that followed, I used abusive language and slept on the road. But many women liked me in Ko, which was not an out and out romantic film.

Varun is one of the most memorable characters I have played in my career. I have never enjoyed myself so much playing any character.

I really feel positive about the film.

Everybody is expecting another Vinnaithandi Varuvaya from Gautham Menon.